A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 5509201 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 25166452 epoch_slot_no: 369652 block_no: 5509024 slot_leader_id: 5478911 size: 1323 time: 2021-03-26 04:25:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4fc078ef3bb8f8d725b205f82c41d076a4d17fba5709748a13cdd0da4ab9e55Block Operator
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